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Australian Press Council

The Australian Press Council was established in 1976 and is responsible for promoting good standards of media practice, community access to information of public interest, and freedom of expression through the media.

The Press Council is also the principal body with responsibility for responding to complaints about Australian newspapers, magazines and associated digital outlets. 

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Latest News

Woman’s Day: The Press Council has decided a front-page headline concerning the Royal Family breached its Standards of Practice.

The Daily Telegraph: The Press Council has found its Standards of Practice were not breached by a cartoon commenting on the Medivac Bill.

The Age: A complaint about an article concerning the Health Australia Party has been upheld by the Press Council.

Herald Sun: The Press Council has decided that an article about an attack in Bourke Street, Melbourne breached its Standards of Practice.

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